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We are pleased to announce the 2015 Application Cycle for the UNCF*Merck Science Initiative Research Scholarships and Fellowships. Applications are now open!PLEASE SHARE THE ANNOUNCEMENT VIA YOUR SOCIAL NETWORKS 1. DO YOU KNOW any students who may be eligible for the #UNCFMerckScholarships & Fellowships @ www.uncf.org/umsi? Encourage them to apply2. DO YOU KNOW any 3.3 GPA college juniors who are #Researchers #Chemists #Biologist? Encourage them to Apply to #UNCFMERCK for scholarships?
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Science Scholarships and Fellowships The UNCF*Merck Science Initiative is an innovative approach that creates opportunities in the biological, chemical and engineering sciences for African American students throughout the country.UNDERGRADUATE Science Research Scholarships? Scholarships up to $25,000? Internship opportunities? Mentoring and networking opportunities

The Department of Chemistry at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio is seeking qualified applicants to fill tenure-track positions in analytical and organic chemistry, at the assistant professor level, beginning Fall 2015. For your convenience I have attached a copy of the vacancy announcementsthat more completely describes the positions.

Interested individuals can find out more about Wright State University by going to the university website at www.wright.edu. Vacancy announcements for all full-time faculty positions can be located at jobs.wright.edu. More information about the Department of Chemistry, its graduate programs, and the open faculty positions can be found at chemistry.wright.edu.

Wright State University is located northeast of Dayton, Ohio, adjacent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, home of the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Air Force Institute of Technology.

The College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Chemistry position. The position can begin in Spring 2015 or Fall 2015; the former start date is preferred. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry, with a specialization in organic chemistry, biochemistry or a related field, and a record of publications consistent with the candidate’s professional experience.

Applicants must be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research, and prior college teaching experience is required. Teaching responsibilities will include organic and biochemistry courses with associated labs, as well as courses within the successful candidate’s area of expertise.

The successful candidate must exhibit evidence of quality performance in instruction at the undergraduate level and must be committed to furthering the development of a growing undergraduate program through collaborative curriculum development and assessment, as well as through initiation of a research program designed to include undergraduates. Teaching load is 4/4 or equivalent. Duties include coordinating the chemistry course offerings and planning and organizing the chemistry laboratory.

The university plans to start a major in chemistry starting in 2016-17 and the successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in initiating the new program. Quality performance in research and professional development is expected and experience in interdisciplinary collaborations and collaborative grant writing is desirable.

The candidate will be expected to contribute to the growth of the department, college, university, and the community. October 17, 2014 is the priority date for consideration of applications . Only applications uploaded online at the university’s Human Resources website with jobs postings will be considered:

The Department of Chemistry at California State University, Fresno is seeking qualified applicants to fill a tenure-track position in organic chemistry, at the assistant professor level, beginning August 2015. Attached for your convenience is a copy of the vacancy announcementthat more completely describes this position.

Interested individuals can find out more about California State University, Fresno by going to the university website at http://www.csufresno.edu. The university also has a website for New/Prospective Faculty at http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/aps/faculty/ that provides information not only on the university but also on the greater Fresno Metropolitan Area. Vacancy announcements for all full-time faculty positions can be located at jobs.csufresno.edu.

Please post and/or pass along the attached flyer to students or anyone else that might be interested in the opportunity to attend a free short course that will be offered over the fall break, October 27-28.